HR Manager CV Example (UK, 2026)
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Fatima Al-Hassan
HR Business Partner (CIPD Level 7)
Manchester, UK
Profile
CIPD Level 7 qualified HR Business Partner with 8 years in generalist HR across retail, logistics and professional services. Supported a 1,200-person workforce through a complex TUPE transfer and subsequent restructure that reduced voluntary attrition from 34% to 19% within 12 months. Looking for a Head of HR role in a scaling business.
Work Experience
HR Business Partner
Asda Stores Ltd
Oct 2019 – Present
- Partnered with 3 regional Distribution Centres (combined 800 headcount) through a TUPE transfer, restructure and new operating model implementation — with zero successful employment tribunal claims.
- Redesigned the performance management framework, increasing completion rates from 61% to 94% and reducing informal disciplinary cases by 28% year-on-year.
HR Advisor
Travis Perkins plc
Mar 2016 – Sep 2019
- Managed a caseload of 30–40 ER cases monthly across a 600-person division, maintaining a 92% case resolution rate without escalation to tribunal.
- Delivered TUPE due diligence for a 3-branch acquisition, ensuring compliance within a 45-day timeline and onboarding 80 employees without service disruption.
Education
MA Human Resource Management (CIPD Level 7)
Manchester Metropolitan University
2013–2015
Key Skills
ATS Score: 90%
This CV passes the ATS filters used by most UK employers. Single-column layout, standard headings, keyword-optimised.
4 Tips for HR Manager CVs
State your CIPD level and qualification prominently — CIPD Level 5 and Level 7 are the standard professional benchmarks and are screened by ATS on HR applications.
Lead with your ER credentials: disciplinary and grievance experience, tribunal case management, and TUPE handling are the hardest skills to find and the most valued.
Quantify people data where possible: headcount supported, attrition rates improved, time-to-hire reduced, engagement score uplifts.
Distinguish business partnering from advisory/administration experience — HRBP roles are increasingly strategic and hiring managers want to see evidence of influencing senior stakeholders.
HR Manager CV — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need CIPD to get an HR Manager job?
CIPD is not legally required but is expected by most UK employers for HR Manager and above. CIPD Level 5 is standard for HR Advisor roles; Level 7 is expected for HRBP and above.
How do I show progression from HR Administrator to HR Manager on my CV?
Show increasing scope and responsibility with each role: caseload size, headcount supported, seniority of stakeholders advised, and the complexity of ER cases handled.
Is ER experience essential for HR Manager roles?
For generalist HR Manager roles in the UK: yes. ER (disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy) is expected as a core competency. Specialist roles (L&D, Resourcing) require less ER depth.
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